ITFL Season 3 - Week 3/2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tanner Pond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tuma Krapala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pond comes to the cage accompanied by Stick To Your Guns - Agianst Them All. Krapala has chosen Green Day - Brain Stew as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be a great matchup!

Pond
vs
Krapala

189 cm
24
176 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

179 cm
23
170 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tanner Pond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tuma Krapala!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pond misses with a wild combination.
Pond swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pond throws a leg kick which misses Krapala's front leg but catches the back leg as Krapala tries to avoid it.
Nice sprawl there from Pond as Krapala shoots in.
Krapala looks to score with a jab to the body but Pond is just out of range.
Krapala avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pond fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pond misses with a low kick.
Krapala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pond misses with an uppercut. Krapala saw that one coming.
Krapala shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pond defends it nicely.
Krapala shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Krapala tries a low kick but Pond avoids it.
Pond scores with a punch to the head.
Krapala fails to land the takedown.
Tanner Pond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tuma Krapala.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Krapala pushes Pond up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pond lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pond throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Krapalas head.
Krapala lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Krapala.
Pond can't break the clinch.
Pond scores with a nice hook to the head.
Krapala is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pond blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Krapala stalling in the clinch.
Pond makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Krapala is rocked!
Pond throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Krapalas head.
Krapala is still on wobbly legs! Can Pond finish him?

Pond breaks from the clinch.
Krapala on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Pond lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Krapala - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Pond!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tanner Pond!
After winning the bout, Tanner Pond thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Edgars Simans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Callum Pagnozzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Simans
vs
Pagnozzi

188 cm
21
180 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

190 cm
23
181 lbs
2 - 5 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Edgars Simans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Callum Pagnozzi!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pagnozzi connects with an inside leg kick.
Pagnozzi's coach down at Team Listerman was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pagnozzi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Pagnozzi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Simans checks a leg kick.
Pagnozzi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Simans connects with a solid leg kick.
No luck for Simans with that takedown attempt.
Pagnozzi swats away the attempt to clinch by Simans.
Pagnozzi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Simans makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pagnozzi throws a right and a left that Simans avoids nicely.
Simans tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pagnozzi swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Simans.
Pagnozzi misses with a hook.
Simans definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Simans throws a nice inside leg kick.
Simans avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Simans with a nice cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simans connects with a right hand. Pagnozzi shakes it off.
Pagnozzi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

Pagnozzi closes the distance and clinches.
Pagnozzi tries to work over Simans's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Simans blocks a body shot from Pagnozzi.
Simans misses with some punches.
Pagnozzi blocking some punches.
Pagnozzi can't find room to land a body shot as Simans controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simans.
Pagnozzi tries a body shot but Simans blocks it.
Simans prevents Pagnozzi from breaking the clinch.
Simans has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pagnozzi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edgars Simans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pagnozzi is trying to break free.
Simans blocks a body shot from Pagnozzi.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pagnozzi.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Pagnozzi.
Pagnozzi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Simans.
Simans lands an uppercut.
Simans fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Simans scores with a nice short uppercut.
Simans blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Simans is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pagnozzi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Simans lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pagnozzi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Simans backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Pagnozzi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pagnozzi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simans's elbow.
Come on Simans - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Simans for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pagnozzi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pagnozzi blocks an uppercut.
Simans lands a left hand.
Pagnozzi swings wildly with an uppercut but Simans uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pagnozzi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Simans scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Simans misses with a punch to the body.
Pagnozzi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simans's elbow.
Pagnozzi misses with a short punch on the inside.

Pagnozzi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pagnozzi is looking to clinch but Simans is avoiding it.
Simans missing with a left hand there. Pagnozzi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Simans misses with a body shot.
Callum Pagnozzi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simans buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simans tries to bum rush Pagnozzi with a series of wild strikes but Pagnozzi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Simans throws out a loose jab but Pagnozzi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pagnozzi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Simans throws a half hearted mid kick.
Simans blocks a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Simans.
That kick from Pagnozzi tenderised Simans's leg. Simans is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick from Pagnozzi lands but Simans takes it in his stride.

It looks like Edgars Simans has been cut.
Simans is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pagnozzi feints a jab promting Simans to slip. Pagnozzi then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Simans slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Pagnozzi throws a leg kick but Simans sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pagnozzi avoids a punch combination nicely.
A left lands for Pagnozzi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Edgars Simans will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Edgars Simans's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

A kick lands to the mid section there for Simans.
Simans changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pagnozzi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A big left from Pagnozzi misses.
Pagnozzi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pagnozzi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Simans misses with an uppercut.
Simans connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pagnozzi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simans.
Pagnozzi tries to clinch up but Simans circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simans checks the leg kick.
Pagnozzi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Simans manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pagnozzi lands a lovely overhand right.
Simans scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pagnozzi in his tracks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pagnozzi throws a leg kick
and Simans counters with a two punch combo.
Simans tests Pagnozzi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Simans throws a big shot that misses.
Pagnozzi lands a front kick.
Pagnozzi scoring well with a low kick there.
Pagnozzi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Simans connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pagnozzi scrambles back to his feet.
Simans throws a leg kick which misses Pagnozzi's front leg but catches the back leg as Pagnozzi tries to avoid it.
Pagnozzi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pagnozzi throws a nice head kick!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Simans has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Simans there as he acknowledges the shot.
Simans misses with a looping left.
Pagnozzi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Simans cracks Pagnozzi with an open hand slap.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pagnozzi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pagnozzi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Simans circles away quickly and effectively.
Pagnozzi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Simans misses with a hook. Pagnozzi ducked under it nicely.
Simans misses the jab.
Pagnozzi with a nice cross.
Pagnozzi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Simans throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Simans bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pagnozzi's head backwards.
Pagnozzi is looking to chop away at Simans's legs.
Simans throws an off balance right hand
and Pagnozzi counters with a nice kick to the body.
Simans throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Simans.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Simans swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Simans.
Pagnozzi slips under a jab from Simans.
Simans shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pagnozzi finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Simans tries to land a front kick but Pagnozzi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pagnozzi misses with a looping right.
Pagnozzi throws a head kick that misses.
Simans checks a leg kick.
Pagnozzi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pagnozzi misses with a leg kick
and Simans counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pagnozzi misses with a looping right.
Simans scores with a punch to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Simans darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pagnozzi blocks a jab.
Pagnozzi throws a series of punches but Simans avoids them all with ease.
Simans on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simans pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pagnozzi back to the cage. Simans follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pagnozzi, as that shot connected.
An inside leg kick from Pagnozzi misses.
Simans misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pagnozzi.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pagnozzi.
Simans avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pagnozzi throws a low kick, looking for Simans's leg but Simans calmly moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pagnozzi, as that shot connected.
Simans keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Edgars Simans will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Edgars Simans's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Simans throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pagnozzi was covering up waiting for the punch and Simans finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Pagnozzi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Simans.
Simans working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pagnozzi looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simans looking to pass the guard.
Pagnozzi is pulling down on Simans's head to control his posture.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pagnozzi keeping moving, preventing Simans from controlling successfully.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pagnozzi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Simans paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Simans misses with a hook
and Pagnozzi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pagnozzi misses with a body kick.
Pagnozzi connects with a looping right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pagnozzi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Simans chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pagnozzi can pounce on him.
Pagnozzi throws a solid leg kick but Simans takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pagnozzi.
Simans checks a low kick from Pagnozzi.
Simans throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pagnozzi thows a leg kick but Simans checks it

and Simans counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Simans.
Simans preventing the sweep.
Pagnozzi working a defensive guard but Simans passes into half guard.
Simans throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pagnozzi gets back to full guard.
Simans wants to control from the top but Pagnozzi keeps moving.
Simans's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simans postures up.
Edgars Simans is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Simans postures up and lands a big shot to Pagnozzi's brow.
Simans wants to control from the top but Pagnozzi keeps moving.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Simans tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pagnozzi swivels and escapes.
Pagnozzi misses the shot to the body.
Pagnozzi's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Pagnozzi duly obliges.
A telegraphed right hand from Pagnozzi misses the target.
Simans lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pagnozzi at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pagnozzi wants to clinch
and Simans makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Pagnozzi really felt that one!
Pagnozzi scores with a jab. Simans acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

Simans feints and as Pagnozzi raises his hands in defense, Simans changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Simans is stalling in the full guard.
Pagnozzi keeping moving, preventing Simans from controlling successfully.
Callum Pagnozzi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pagnozzi is trying to keep Simans in close.
Pagnozzi pulls Simans in close to his closed guard and prevents Simans from doing any damage or advancing position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edgars Simans showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Simans, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Edgars Simans!
Post fight, Edgars Simans stared into the camera and said 'Soon, you how my baby. Your tits are already full of milk. '.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sir Lee Sea Flea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matrim Cauthon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Lee Sea Flea
vs
Cauthon

170 cm
23
145 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

188 cm
24
172 lbs
12 - 8 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Fury Nutrition Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sir Lee Sea Flea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Matrim Cauthon!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cauthon throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sea Flea's head.
A head kick by Cauthon - that's a beauty! Sea Flea is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Cauthon can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Matrim Cauthon!
An out of breath Matrim Cauthon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juan Koski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bernhard Adelhard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koski comes into the arena with Accept - Head Over Heels blaring out of the sound system. Adelhard has chosen Godsmack - I Stand Alone as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Koski
vs
Adelhard

178 cm
24
168 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

178 cm
21
163 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Juan Koski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bernhard Adelhard!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Koski throws a shot from downtown. Adelhard moves away and avoids it.
Nice straight punches there by Adelhard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Adelhard.
Adelhard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Koski does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Adelhard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koski.
Koski throws a leg kick but Adelhard sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Adelhard misses with a low kick.
Adelhard lands a really nice looking cross but Koski seems unphased.
Adelhard throws a hook but Koski blocks it.
Koski throws a head kick that misses.
Adelhard has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Adelhard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koski misses with an uppercut. Adelhard saw that one coming.
Koski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Koski throws a front kick that sends Adelhard stumbling back into the cage.
Koski throws a front kick aimed at Adelhard's knee but Adelhard avoids it well.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Adelhard - that will leave a mark!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koski doesn't manage to clinch there - Adelhard circles away.
Bernhard Adelhard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Adelhard blocks the low kick.
Adelhard connects with the punch.

It looks like Juan Koski has been cut.
Koski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Adelhard throws a low kick, looking for Koski's leg but Koski calmly moves out of range.
Adelhard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good exchange - Adelhard coming out on top.
Adelhard throws a nice inside leg kick.
Adelhard throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Koski to counter with a crisp jab.
Koski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice shot lands for Koski.

It looks like Bernhard Adelhard has been cut.
Koski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Koski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adelhard misses with a low kick as Koski jumps back.
Adelhard lands a jab to Koski's midsection.
Koski moves out of range of the body kick from Adelhard.
Koski moves into range and connects with a jab.
Adelhard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koski walks into a left hand.
Adelhard swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Koski's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Koski duly obliges.
Adelhard slips a jab from Koski.
Koski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Koski throws a sloppy head kick and Adelhard moves out of range easily.
Koski scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Koski tests Adelhard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A left lands for Adelhard.
Koski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Adelhard. That did some damage!
Adelhard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koski.
Adelhard fails to land with a series of punches.
Adelhard missing with a left hand there. Koski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Adelhard takes a swing at Koski's ribcage but misses.
Koski scores with a jab. Adelhard acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Adelhard.
Adelhard tries to work over Koski's front leg with a kick but Koski checks it.
Adelhard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Koski jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Adelhard swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Adelhard lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Adelhard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koski manages to avoid it.
Adelhard on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Adelhard is rocked!
A head kick by Adelhard misses
letting Koski counter with a right hand.
Adelhard is still on wobbly legs! Can Koski finish him?

That has opened up Bernhard Adelhard's cut even more.
Koski feints a jab and as Adelhard dips his head, Koski unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Adelhard right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Adelhard falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Koski smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Juan Koski!
A relieved looking Juan Koski thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Karate Kid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willum Gar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kid kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Kung Fu Fighting. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Kid
vs
Gar

173 cm
24
148 lbs
15 - 2 - 0

178 cm
23
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Karate Kid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Willum Gar!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kid.
Gar checks a leg kick.
Gar slips under a jab from Kid.
Gar slips under a jab.
Gar throws a low kick but Kid avoids it.
Gar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kid scores with a jab to the head.
Gar blocks the body kick.
Kid finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gar throws out a loose jab but Kid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kid paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kid.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kid throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kid counters with a stiff right hand.
Kid fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gar manages to avoid it.
Gar loads up on a big right hand but Kid slips the punch.
Kid takes a swing at Gar's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kid fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gar checks it well.
Gar connects with a solid leg kick.
Gar looks to score with a jab to the body but Kid is just out of range.
Nice body kick there by Kid.
Gar throws a leg kick

and Kid moves into the clinch.
Kid working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gar struggles to land a body shot inside as Kid controls his hands.
Kid lands a right hand.
Gar blocks a body shot from Kid.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kid.
Gar lands with a short shot to the head.
Kid has a couple of punches blocked by Gar.
I was talking to Kid's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kid blocking some punches.
Gar lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kid struggles to land a body shot inside as Gar controls his hands.
Kid working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kid misses with the head strike.
Gar has had enough of the clinch but Kid keeps him there for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Kid.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kid.
Kid lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gar pushes Kid back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kid lands a hook that snaps the head of Gar backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Kid.
Kid lands with a short shot to the head.
Kid misses with the head strike.
Gar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Gar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kid thuds a left hand into Gar's body.
Gar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kid bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gar's head backwards.
Gar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kid.
Gar throws a jab but it's blocked by Kid.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gar lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Crunch! Gar slams his shin into Kid's torso.
Gar misses with a wild body shot.
Gar ducks under a wild hook from Kid.
Gar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kid misses with a looping right.
Kid looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kid misses with a body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Gar as he connects with a hook.
Kid avoids the body shot from Gar.
Kid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gar.
Kid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gar.
Kid changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gar misses with a head kick.
Kid stuns Gar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gar throws a half hearted mid kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kid takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gar blocks a leg kick.
Gar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kid doesn't seem bothered though.
Kid dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gar digs a good hook to Kid's body.
Gar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gar misses with an uppercut
and Kid connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gar swats away the attempt to clinch by Kid.
Gar scores with a nice body kick.
Kid will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kid fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kid is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gar thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kid if he has to take too many more of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karate Kid dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Gar cracks the inside of Kid's front leg.
Gar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kid was well out of range. Poor timing from Gar.
Karate Kid is winning the standup battle so far.
Gar swings for the body but Kid moves out of range.
Gar moves out of range as Kid throws a body kick.
A head kick misses from Gar.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kid. That's going to slow Gar down.
Kid finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gar takes a swing at Kid's ribcage but misses.
Gar throws a low kick but Kid avoids it.
Gar slips a jab from Kid.
Gar connects with a body shot that sends Kid's belly button to the back.
Gar needs to keep his hands up - Kid had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kid looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gar ducks under a wild hook from Kid.

Kid has managed to clinch.
Kid lands a right hand.
Kid swings wildly with an uppercut but Gar uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kid tries to work over Gar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Kid - that landed with a thud.
Kid scores with a hook to the body.
Kid softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kid tries to work over Gar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gar has a couple of punches blocked by Kid.
Kid prevents a body shot from Gar.
Kid is trying to stall.
Kid lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gar misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kid lands a body punch.
Gar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gar throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Gar fails to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kid pushes Gar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gar misses with a body punch.
Gar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kid's elbow.
Kid scores with a shot to the side of Gar's head.
Kid lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Gar is rocked!
Kid swings wildly with an uppercut but Gar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gar is still on wobbly legs! Can Kid finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gar blocks an uppercut.
Gar seems to have recovered his senses.
Gar takes a shot to the head.
Gar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kid backwards.
Kid tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kid lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gar backwards.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kid here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Kid tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kid.
Kid pushes Gar against the cage. Kid is working some dirty boxing. Kid pushes off with a quick right hook! Gar goes down! Gar tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Kid moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karate Kid!
Post fight, Karate Kid stared into the camera and said 'Fuck you, can crusher. How does your own medicine taste?'.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Artie DeVanzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Koch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacob Koch has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

DeVanzo
vs
Koch

182 cm
21
186 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

170 cm
23
162 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Milwaukee's Best 160 (85% laundry)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artie DeVanzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jacob Koch!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Koch checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
DeVanzo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Koch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
DeVanzo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Koch feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits DeVanzos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
DeVanzo loads up on a big right hand but Koch slips the punch.
DeVanzo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
DeVanzo tries to bum rush Koch with a series of wild strikes but Koch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
DeVanzo checks a leg kick nicely.
Koch scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
DeVanzo thows a left - swing and a miss!
DeVanzo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
DeVanzo shoots in looking for a takedown. Koch tries to sprawl out of it but DeVanzo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Koch manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
DeVanzo avoids a kick to the body.
DeVanzo ducks under a wild hook from Koch.
Koch smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koch scores with a push kick.
Koch jabs DeVanzo right on the nose. DeVanzo blinks but takes it well.
DeVanzo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koch.

Koch clinches up with DeVanzo and pushes him back against the cage.
Koch lands a hook that snaps the head of DeVanzo backwards.

Koch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Koch misses with a left hand

and DeVanzo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
DeVanzo trying to control but Koch is working from the bottom.
DeVanzo being controlled here momentarily.
Koch looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koch keeping moving, preventing DeVanzo from controlling successfully.
DeVanzo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
DeVanzo trying to control but Koch is working from the bottom.
Koch has control of DeVanzo's left arm, preventing DeVanzo from doing any damage.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
DeVanzo staying out of range there.
Jacob Koch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DeVanzo manages to avoid it.
Koch lands a nice leg kick that just misses DeVanzo's sensitive parts.
DeVanzo misses with a leg kick
and Koch counters with a slapping leg kick.
DeVanzo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
DeVanzo avoids the body shot from Koch.
DeVanzo takes a swing at Koch's ribcage but misses.
Koch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeVanzo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Koch takes the fight into the clinch.
DeVanzo throws a punch but it's blocked by Koch.
Koch slows down the pace here.
Koch tries to stall but DeVanzo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

DeVanzo has hold of one of Koch's legs. Koch is fighting the takedown attempt but DeVanzo gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
DeVanzo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeVanzo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Koch is pulling down on DeVanzo's head to control his posture.
DeVanzo is stalling in the full guard.
Koch working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Koch dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

DeVanzo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
DeVanzo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koch.

DeVanzo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Koch napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Koch tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but DeVanzo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
DeVanzo working away.
Koch is looking to regain half guard here but DeVanzo keeps moving and retains side control.
Koch struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeVanzo lands some shots froms side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koch struggling a bit here.
DeVanzo creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Koch sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Koch's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Koch gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Koch is pressing down on DeVanzo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Koch trying to control the position here.
Koch trying to keep a closed guard but DeVanzo is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Koch working a defensive guard but DeVanzo manages to pass into side control anyway.
DeVanzo working away.
Koch is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but DeVanzo is staying active.
Koch tries to bench press DeVanzo off him but DeVanzo keeps the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeVanzo takes a little break here. Koch wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
DeVanzo throws the left hand but Koch avoids the punch easily.
Koch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeVanzo.
DeVanzo ducks under a wild hook from Koch.
Koch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and DeVanzo counters with a takedown into side control.
Koch struggling a bit here.
Koch is looking to reverse the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Koch's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Koch tries to get back to half guard but can't.
DeVanzo tries to score with some ground and pound. Koch controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Koch tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but DeVanzo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
An elbow from DeVanzo crashes against the mat.
Koch takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Koch's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
DeVanzo wants to control for a moment but Koch uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artie DeVanzo dominated that second round.
That's time! DeVanzo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Koch scores with a jab to the body.
Koch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeVanzo.
DeVanzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koch motions for DeVanzo to come forward. Koch throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Koch throws the kick towards the body but DeVanzo avoids it.
DeVanzo lands with a right hand.
DeVanzo moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeVanzo is looking to slow Koch down with leg kicks.
Koch is looking to score with low kicks.
Koch throws a body punch but DeVanzo moves out of range.
Koch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DeVanzo.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Koch instigates a clinch.
DeVanzo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
DeVanzo looking to throw knees to the head but Koch is blocking nicely.
Koch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Koch tries to break the clinch but DeVanzo is controlling the position.
Koch lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Koch is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short body shot lands from DeVanzo as the two fighters clinch.
DeVanzo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
DeVanzo tries to work over Koch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeVanzo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DeVanzo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeVanzo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Koch backwards.
Koch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DeVanzo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koch's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Koch fails to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeVanzo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Koch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Koch.
Koch tries to throw a body punch but DeVanzo avoids it by throwing Koch back against the cage.
Koch trying to stall but DeVanzo improves his position.
Koch misses with a punch on the inside.
Jacob Koch seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Koch stops a takedown attempt from DeVanzo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by DeVanzo.
Koch lands a right hand.
DeVanzo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Koch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Koch can't find room to land a body shot as DeVanzo controls the action.
DeVanzo blocks an elbow strike from Koch.
DeVanzo digs a right hand into Koch's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Koch's gas tank.
Koch just leaning against DeVanzo, taking a breather.
Koch avoiding damage as DeVanzo throws knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeVanzo blocks a body shot from Koch.
DeVanzo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Koch after a bit of a struggle.
Koch is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Koch misses with the head strike.
DeVanzo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koch's elbow.
DeVanzo has a couple of punches blocked by Koch.
A nice right hand lands inside from DeVanzo.
Koch misses with the head strike.
DeVanzo blocking some punches.
Koch is trying to break the clinch but DeVanzo is controlling him.
Koch is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Koch misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Koch fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DeVanzo.
Koch is looking to control DeVanzo's arms but DeVanzo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Koch has his back to the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koch misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from DeVanzo.
DeVanzo lands with a left to the head.
DeVanzo blocks a body shot from Koch.
Koch can't break the clinch.
DeVanzo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
DeVanzo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DeVanzo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Koch is looking to break free of the clinch but DeVanzo has double underhooks.
DeVanzo taking a breather.
Nice body punch from DeVanzo.
Koch looking to stall.
Koch blocks an uppercut.
DeVanzo misses with a punch to the body.
DeVanzo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DeVanzo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Artie DeVanzo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think DeVanzo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artie DeVanzo!
In his post fight interview, Artie DeVanzo gave a big smile as he said 'Hey, are we done here? 'Cause I'm losing my buzz. '.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Darius Kasparaitis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Stumpp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kasparaitis kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Gotta Get Away. Stumpp is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Macabre - Werewolf Of Bedburg. Peter Stumpp told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Kasparaitis
vs
Stumpp

175 cm
24
160 lbs
13 - 1 - 0

165 cm
24
170 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Good low kicks
Granite chin

Hellbent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darius Kasparaitis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Stumpp!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Stumpp bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kasparaitis defending against the ground and pound.
Kasparaitis is not content to let Stumpp control the position.
Stumpp has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stumpp working away.
Stumpp controls the position.
Stumpp working the ground and pound.
Stumpp trying to control the position but Kasparaitis is working away.
Stumpp in side control lands a decent elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stumpp tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasparaitis is not content to let Stumpp control the position.
You can see the frustration on Kasparaitis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Stumpp tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kasparaitis is trying to control Stumpp's posture but Stumpp avoids it.
Stumpp trying to control the position but Kasparaitis is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kasparaitis tries to bench press Stumpp off him but Stumpp keeps the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stumpp wants to control but Kasparaitis is keeping him busy.
Kasparaitis struggling a bit here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kasparaitis is not content to let Stumpp control the position.

Stumpp tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stumpp has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasparaitis gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Stumpp wants to take a breather but Kasparaitis is having none of it.
Kasparaitis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kasparaitis won't allow Stumpp to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stumpp wants to control but Kasparaitis is keeping him busy.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kasparaitis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kasparaitis misses with a looping left.
Kasparaitis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kasparaitis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kasparaitis stuffs the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasparaitis cracks Stumpp with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kasparaitis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stumpp.
Kasparaitis lands with a nice body kick.
Stumpp lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good work by Kasparaitis as he checks the leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis looks to land a combination but Stumpp avoids it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kasparaitis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stumpp moves away.
Kasparaitis lands a jab.
Stumpp tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kasparaitis checks a leg kick.
Kasparaitis throws a body shot but no joy.
Kasparaitis connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Darius Kasparaitis will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kasparaitis moves out of range of the body kick.
Kasparaitis misses with a body shot.
Stumpp moves out of range as Kasparaitis throws a body kick.
Kasparaitis throws a jab but it's blocked by Stumpp.
Stumpp pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kasparaitis throws out a leg kick but Stumpp moves out of range and Kasparaitis only half commits.
Kasparaitis cracks Stumpp with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kasparaitis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stumpp pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasparaitis looks to land a body kick but Stumpp moved away.
Kasparaitis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stumpp.
Kasparaitis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kasparaitis lands with a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasparaitis connects with a solid leg kick.
Stumpp looks to throw a body kick
and Kasparaitis counters with a low kick, right behind Stumpp 's knee.
Kasparaitis misses with an uppercut.
Kasparaitis swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kasparaitis checks a low kick from Stumpp.

Kasparaitis tries to sprawl but Stumpp drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Stumpp not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Kasparaitis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stumpp pulls his head out easily.
Kasparaitis wants to get back to full guard.

Kasparaitis looking for submissions off his back.
Stumpp wants to pass to mount but Kasparaitis is defending the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasparaitis moves into full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Kasparaitis's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Stumpp wants to control from the top but Kasparaitis keeps moving.
Stumpp throwing strikes but missing.
Stumpp postures up in Kasparaitis's guard and throws a big left but Kasparaitis blocks it.
Kasparaitis pulls Stumpp in close to his closed guard and prevents Stumpp from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kasparaitis keeping moving, preventing Stumpp from controlling successfully.
Kasparaitis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasparaitis looking for a sweep. Not yet Kasparaitis, not yet.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kasparaitis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kasparaitis throws a combination. Stumpp tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kasparaitis just misses with a punch to the body.
Stumpp is looking to clinch.
Kasparaitis lands with an uppercut that bounces Stumpp off the cage and back into range.
Kasparaitis checks a leg kick.
Kasparaitis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stumpp.
Darius Kasparaitis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kasparaitis looks to score with a jab to the body but Stumpp is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Stumpp.
Stumpp uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kasparaitis.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasparaitis with a hook.
Stumpp darts in looking for a takedown but Kasparaitis gets double underhooks and turns Stumpp into the cage.
Darius Kasparaitis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Stumpp.
A hook to the body from Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis digs a right hand underneath Stumpp's ribcage. Stumpp let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kasparaitis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stumpp jumps guard but Kasparaitis stands there with Stumpp around his waist. Stumpp gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stumpp blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kasparaitis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stumpp can do to turn this around?
Kasparaitis is leaning against Stumpp and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kasparaitis misses with a body punch.
Kasparaitis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kasparaitis has Stumpp pressed against the cage.
Stumpp misses with a punch on the inside.
Kasparaitis has a couple of punches blocked by Stumpp.
A short right from Kasparaitis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darius Kasparaitis dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Stumpp tries to clinch up.
Stumpp tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kasparaitis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stumpp tries to clinch but Kasparaitis moves out of range.
Stumpp shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kasparaitis pinned against the cage. Kasparaitis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stumpp takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kasparaitis just misses with a punch to the body.
Kasparaitis is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kasparaitis wants to clinch up but Stumpp keeps it at a distance.
Stumpp shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Darius Kasparaitis is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stumpp throws the kick towards the body but Kasparaitis avoids it.
Stumpp doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kasparaitis counters with a straight right hand.
Kasparaitis connects with a right hand. Stumpp shakes it off.
Stumpp lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kasparaitis at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stumpp pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kasparaitis scores with a kick to the midsection.
Stumpp jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Kasparaitis drives through with a takedown into Stumpp's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kasparaitis is in close to Stumpp's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Stumpp has his foot on Kasparaitis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kasparaitis works his way back into a safe position though.
Kasparaitis pushes down on Stumpp's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kasparaitis seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Stumpp is in trouble now - Kasparaitis has advanced to mount!
Kasparaitis trying to control but Stumpp is having none of it.
Peter Stumpp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Darius Kasparaitis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasparaitis wants to control but instead Stumpp manages to regain half guard.
Kasparaitis wants to take a breather but Stumpp is having none of it.
Kasparaitis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stumpp knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kasparaitis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Kasparaitis wants to work for an arm triangle but Stumpp is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kasparaitis wants to control but Stumpp is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasparaitis controlling the pace.
Stumpp is trying to control but can't.
Stumpp slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kasparaitis wants to control from the top but Stumpp keeps moving.
Kasparaitis sitting in guard here, content to control.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kasparaitis plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kasparaitis jabs Stumpp right on the nose. Stumpp blinks but takes it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stumpp steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis just misses with a punch to the body.
Stumpp tries to close the distance and clinch but Kasparaitis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stumpp throws a body punch but Kasparaitis moves out of range.
Kasparaitis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Stumpp checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kasparaitis misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kasparaitis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stumpp was well out of range. Poor timing from Kasparaitis.

Stumpp moves into the clinch.
Kasparaitis can't find room to land a body shot as Stumpp controls the action.
Kasparaitis misses with the head strike.
Stumpp drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kasparaitis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Darius Kasparaitis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Stumpp.
Kasparaitis lands a body punch in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darius Kasparaitis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kasparaitis, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darius Kasparaitis!
A relieved looking Darius Kasparaitis thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Peter Stumpp spoke after the fight, saying 'Vittu, pillu ja puukenkä.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Queen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dylan McKay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McKay is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Land Down Under. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Dylan McKay has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Queen
vs
McKay

177 cm
24
176 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

170 cm
24
147 lbs
10 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oliver Queen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dylan McKay!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKay dips to his left and cracks Queen with an uppercut!
McKay looks to score with a jab to the body but Queen is just out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Queen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
McKay just misses with a punch to the body.
McKay avoids the head kick by Queen.
Queen jabs at McKay's body.
McKay works over Queen's head and body with a nice combination.
Queen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Queen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McKay - the referee stops the clock and Queen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McKay. Queen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.

Queen drops McKay with a left and a right! Oh, McKay is hurt - Queen dives into side control looking to finish!

McKay is rocked!

It looks like Dylan McKay has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Queen lands a strong strike to the head of McKay. That's dazed him! Queen looking to finish here. McKay is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Queen lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Queen!
An intense looking Oliver Queen took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'lol'.